Deputy Sheriff

Jackson County (MN); Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson County (MN) Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to provide law enforcement services across the County, including traffic and crime prevention patrol, investigations, and court-related duties. You will work independently, coordinate with agencies, and may serve as Officer in Charge when required.

Candidates must have an associate’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, or Psychology (or related field) and be eligible for POST licensure; a valid driver’s license is required, with

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.
• Must be eligible for POST licensure.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county roads, enforce traffic laws, and provide 24-hour availability for emergencies.
• Respond to emergencies, administer first aid, and coordinate with backup personnel.
• Apprehend suspects, conduct follow-up investigations, and prepare reports.
• Promote safety, train and testify in court, and assist other agencies as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

POST license

Investigative skills

Emergency driving

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or related field

Job description

The Deputy Sheriff provides law enforcement services to the citizens of Jackson County. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for providing protection of life and property which includes traffic and crime prevention patrol and follow-up investigations on crimes committed or reported. Performs other related law enforcement activities or orders of the court within the County and elsewhere in the State of Minnesota, where mutual aid agreements exist. The Deputy carries out duties of the job in conformance with federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances.

Responsible for their own work and may act as the Officer in Charge in the absence of a Supervisor for shift purposes.

1. Patrols all County roads, County State Aid Highways, Township and minimum maintenance roads and public access roads to preserve the peace and enforce all traffic laws; maintains 24-hour availability by radio, computer, or telephone, for consultation on major emergencies.

   • Enforces motor vehicle and commercial vehicle regulations;
   • Responds to calls and assists with motor vehicle crashes on the Interstate and State highways; assists the State Patrol with problems on State highways and the Interstate;
   • Administers first aid to victims of accidents, crashes, assaults and other medical problems;
   • Calls for backup emergency personnel (fire, ambulance, police, air care) when needed;
   • Locates and secures safe landing zone for air care at crashes and other life threatening incidents;

2. Responds and assists with driving complaints and any other calls for service on the Interstate and State highways; facilitates solutions for helping citizens obtain tow trucks, directions, and explanation of laws, rules, and ordinances;

3. Apprehends and arrests, with reasonable force if necessary, persons involved in criminal activity; pursues and apprehends fleeing suspects on foot or in motor vehicles at high rates of speed in accordance with statutes and department policy;

4. Responds to emergency calls, sometimes at high rates of speed, under varying road, weather and traffic conditions;

5. Detects and arrests alcohol and drug-impaired drivers; communicates with and de-escalates incidents involving drug, alcohol and mentally impaired persons; calibrates and operates Preliminary Breath Test machines;

6. Responds to investigate residential and commercial building alarms;

7. Responds to assist or advise correctional officers in the jail with out of control or defiant inmates;

8. Responds to reports of domestic disputes, assaults, missing persons, runaways, suspicious persons or vehicles and persons with gun calls;

9. Responds to public nuisance complaints such as barking dogs, loud music, juvenile drinking parties, fireworks, animals at large, etc;

10. Performs boat/water patrol and snowmobile patrol as needed.

11. Performs administrative and non-emergency police duties.

    • Conducts transfers of prisoners from other jurisdictions to the County for prosecution and mentally ill prisoners to correctional agencies;
    • May provide D.A.R.E. and similar education to the youth in the local schools;
    • Prepares evidence, ships it to laboratory for testing as needed and provides results to attorneys and court as required;
    • Provides security at courthouse and courtrooms;
    • Assists County Human Services with child protection and welfare fraud issues;
    • Testifies in Court of Law as arresting officer in criminal and civil matters whenever needed; consults with prosecuting attorneys and investigators regarding cases;
    • Prepares necessary reports, logs and other forms and correspondence as required;
    • Serves civil and criminal complaints, executes summons, subpoenas, complaints, warrants and protection orders; arrests and transports criminals on outstanding warrants.

12. Conducts follow-up investigations and interviews of suspects or witnesses on reported crimes and other pertinent incidents.

    • Interrogates and tape records adult and juvenile suspects of crimes within the confines of State law, case law and department policy;
    • Establishes videotape, photographic evidence of crime scenes and severe personal injury crashes;
    • Processes crime scenes and gathers and preserves important evidence, maintaining chain of custody and proper evidence gathering procedures;
    • Investigates and interviews drivers and witnesses at motor vehicle crash sites.

13. Serves on task forces and assists other local, county, state and federal agencies with investigations and crime detection; acts as backup for the police force in local jurisdictions.

14. Attends required training classes and completes qualifications necessary to maintain POST license and other required certifications.

    • Maintains a current certification in the following areas: as a First Responder, pursuit driving, all firearms including less-lethal, use of force and other specialized certifications;
    • Maintains knowledge and proficiency operating on state computer and related websites;
    • Maintains continual training for an active P.O.S.T. license;
    • Maintains firearms proficiency with duty weapon, off-duty weapon, rifle, shotgun, less-lethal shotgun, Taser and attends mandated qualifications on a yearly basis;
    • Maintains a professional appearance and code of conduct in accordance with department policy.

15. Performs Other Related Functions as Apparent or Assigned.

The job requires an associate’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology or a related field and successful completion of a Law Enforcement Skills Field Training Program at an accredited facility, or equivalent, as mandated by POST (must be eligible for licensure as a peace officer), plus one year of previous law enforcement experience. The job requires a driver’s license.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and department policies related to law enforcement;
• Ability to maintain integrity and competence; good investigative skills;
• Advanced driving skills for emergency response;
• Knowledge of first responder emergency medical procedures;
• Ability to make life and death decisions during critical incidents;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the public;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and maintain composure in stressful situations;
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
• Skilled in operation of computers, printers, telephones, fax machines and copiers;
• Skilled in arrest procedures, use of force, law enforcement software, cameras, PBTs, radar, evidence collection procedures and pursuit driving.
• Create a positive work environment of equity and inclusion.
• Promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation among all employees and provide a work environment of mutual respect.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.